LA Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) celebrates in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during a NBA game at the Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Cavaliers 108-78. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

LA Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) celebrates in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during a NBA game at the Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Cavaliers 108-78. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports(Kirby Lee)

A top priority for Sixers President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo this summer was finding veteran leadership and reliable outside shooters to pair with one of the most exciting collections of young talent in the league, including rookies Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons along with Joel Embiid, Dario Saric and Robert Covington. Redick seemingly accomplishes both of those tasks.

At age 33, Redick steps in and fills a significant void when it comes to veteran leadership on the Sixers' roster. He also provides position flexibility for head coach Brett Brown to experiment with lineup combinations utilizing Simmons and Fultz because of Redick's experience both as a shooting guard and a ball-handler bringing it up the floor from the point.

2) Last year's stats:

Last season, Redick averaged 15.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists while making 42.9 percent of his three point attempts and shooting 44.5 percent from the field.

3) Redick's best season:

Redick's best statistical season came in 2014 when he averaged 16.4 points per game while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and making 43.7 percent of his three-point attempts.

4) One of the game's greatest shooters:

It isn't difficult to see what attracted the Sixers to Redick; it's his outside shooting ability. As ESPN points out, Redick's career 3-point shooting percentage of 41.5 and his true shooting percentage of 59.7 ranking 14th and 23rd, respectively, all time.

5) Yet another former lottery selection on Sixers' roster:

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Dario Saric and Markelle Fultz all were chosen in the NBA lottery, and Redick joins that club given that he was the No. 11 overall pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA Draft.

Redick's deal becomes official when NBA free agency begins on July 6.

Matt Lombardo may be reached at MLombardo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattLombardoPHL.